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About Sthira-Dasha

Dashas
Rashi-Based Fixed years by sign type Cycle

Sthira Dasha

Ayur (longevity) determination

Sign-Based Progression

System Overview

Type Rashi-Based
Total Duration Fixed years by sign type
Planets 1 Grahas
Condition Ayur (longevity) determination

Core Philosophy

Basis

Fixed spans reflecting structural life patterns

Principle

Movable signs 7 years, fixed 8 years, dual 9 years

Sequence & Logic

Sequence

Starts from Brahma Graha's sign

Rationale

Universal timing patterns for life span assessment

Calculation Method

Step-by-Step Calculation

1

Determine Brahma Graha through specific rules

2

Start dasha from Brahma Graha's sign

3

Apply fixed years: Chara-7, Sthira-8, Dwisvabhava-9

4

Progress through signs in zodiacal order

Balance & Sub-Periods

Balance Calculation

Not applicable - always full sign periods

Sub-Period Hierarchy
Antar Dasha Proportional divisions based on sign years
Pratyantar Dasha Further proportional subdivisions
Sookshma Dasha Minute divisions maintaining proportion

Planetary Periods & Their Duration

7/8/9 by sign type Years

Not applicable

Ruling Nakshatras: Sign-based system

Total Cycle Distribution

Fixed years by sign type

Complete Sthira Dasha Cycle

Interpretation Principles

General Principles

Primary tool for longevity determination and life phases

Quality of Time

Fixed patterns provide stable life framework

Karma Activation

Structural karma unfolds through fixed timing

Special Considerations

Critical for ayur (longevity) calculations

Remedial Measures

General Remedies

Brahma Graha propitiation for longevity

Specific Measures

Sign-based remedies during respective periods

Timing

Especially important during maraka sign periods

Sacred Legend of Sthira Dasha

The Sthira Dasha emerged from meditation on life's fixed spans. The sages observed that while experiences vary, certain structural patterns remain constant. Movable signs, ever eager for change, exhaust their influence in 7 years - the mystical number of completion. Fixed signs, resistant to change, require 8 years to fully manifest their lessons. Dual signs, embodying both movement and stability, need 9 years for their complex unfoldment. This system revealed how the soul's journey through signs follows predictable patterns, even as specific events remain unique. The connection to Brahma Graha emphasized this dasha's role in understanding life's fundamental duration.

Historical Background & Significance

Sthira means 'fixed' or 'stable,' reflecting this system's unchanging year allocations. Unlike variable systems responding to individual chart configurations, Sthira Dasha applies universal timing patterns. The 7-8-9 year sequence connects to sacred numerology: 7 representing spiritual completion, 8 material manifestation, and 9 wisdom integration. This dasha gained prominence for longevity calculations, as its fixed nature provided reliable frameworks for life span assessment. The system's simplicity belies its profundity - by removing variables, it reveals the underlying temporal skeleton structuring all incarnations.